Spanish Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Spanish Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hialeah, Florida, serving 1,183 students in grades PK-5, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 92.56%. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Spanish Lake Elementary School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, there are some areas where the school performs better, such as in 3rd grade Math, where the school's proficiency rate of 69% in 2023-2024 is higher than the Miami-Dade (65%) and Florida (60%) averages. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 27.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 61.12% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, higher than the Broward County district average of 45.88%.

When comparing Spanish Lake Elementary School to the nearby schools in the same district, it performs similarly or slightly lower in most academic areas. However, one nearby school, Hive Preparatory School, is a public charter school that consistently outperforms Spanish Lake Elementary School and the district/state averages in both English Language Arts and Math, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 200 elementary schools in Florida. Despite these challenges, Spanish Lake Elementary School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,215 in 2019-2020 to $12,515 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Broward County schools, providing an opportunity to invest in targeted interventions and support programs to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7940 NW 194th St
       Hialeah, FL  33015


(305) 816-0300

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1055th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,515 Help


Students who attend Spanish Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lawton Chiles Middle School
High:    Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,183

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.6%
African American:
4.1%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spanish Lake Elementary School ranks better than 53.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 148th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.6%), African American (4.1%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spanish Lake Elementary School is 17.1. 180 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Spanish Lake Elementary School employs 69 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spanish Lake Elementary School is $12,515. 157 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spanish Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spanish Lake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 56.52 898th 1919 53.2%
2011 59.17 861st 1985 56.6%
2012 72.25 531st 1984 73.2%
2013 74.07 473rd 2029 76.7%
2014 65.73 682nd 2064 67.0%
2016 68.32 638th 2087 69.4%
2017 59.95 827th 2112 60.8%
2018 64.04 739th 2118 65.1%
2019 63.14 770th 2182 64.7%
2021 49.46 1093rd 2247 51.4%
2022 57.50 899th 2219 59.5%
2023 57.29 908th 2240 59.5%
2024 51.48 1055th 2256 53.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Spanish Lake Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Open Quote Teachers are great. Administration is awful. My second year with a child in the school. Both years after 1 week, they change the teacher. They move teachers around like if they were bugs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spanish Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 48 164 33 1035 0 n/a n/a 19 1299
2009 57 207 46 1412 0 n/a n/a 20 1742
2010 62 172 48 1508 0 n/a n/a 2 1792
2011 50 142 32 1475 0 3 2 0 1704
2012 45 112 28 1509 0 3 2 0 1699
2013 41 110 33 1460 0 3 1 0 1648
2014 39 106 33 1528 0 1 1 0 1708
2015 42 98 34 1493 0 0 1 0 1668
2016 40 99 26 1476 0 0 3 0 1644
2017 35 83 14 1515 0 0 1 0 1648
2018 29 81 19 1447 0 0 1 0 1577
2019 31 67 15 1416 0 0 1 0 1530
2020 32 55 20 1303 0 0 1 0 1411
2021 27 38 18 1156 0 0 1 0 1240
2022 32 37 14 1102 0 0 0 0 1185
2023 25 49 14 1095 0 0 0 0 1183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spanish Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1299 80.5 16.1 64.6
2009 1742 107.9 16.2 68.5
2010 1792 106.0 16.9 72
2011 1704 113.0 15.0 74.2
2012 1699 114.0 14.9 73.5
2013 1648 111.0 14.8 74.5
2014 1708 103.0 16.5 76.1
2015 1668 106.0 15.7 79.3
2016 1644 107.0 15.3 78.5
2017 1648 104.0 15.8 78
2018 1577 108.0 14.6 74.4
2019 1530 107.0 14.2 76
2020 1411 94.0 15.0 75.8
2021 1240 89.0 13.9 80.6
2022 1185 81.0 14.6 78.4
2023 1183 69.0 17.1 61.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spanish Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1299 80.5 16.1 64.6
2009 1742 107.9 16.2 68.5
2010 1792 106.0 16.9 72
2011 1704 113.0 15.0 74.2
2012 1699 114.0 14.9 73.5
2013 1648 111.0 14.8 74.5
2014 1708 103.0 16.5 76.1
2015 1668 106.0 15.7 79.3
2016 1644 107.0 15.3 78.5
2017 1648 104.0 15.8 78
2018 1577 108.0 14.6 74.4
2019 1530 107.0 14.2 76
2020 1411 94.0 15.0 75.8
2021 1240 89.0 13.9 80.6
2022 1185 81.0 14.6 78.4
2023 1183 69.0 17.1 61.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spanish Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $626 (7.8%) $7,349 (92.2%) $7,975
2019 $607 (7.3%) $7,672 (92.7%) $8,278
2020 $677 (7.3%) $8,538 (92.7%) $9,215
2021 $2,205 (19.7%) $8,990 (80.3%) $11,196
2022 $2,382 (18.4%) $10,590 (81.6%) $12,972
2023 $2,170 (17.3%) $10,345 (82.7%) $12,515

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 770th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 908th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Lake Elementary School)6047
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spanish Lake Elementary School)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Lake Elementary School)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spanish Lake Elementary School)7864
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spanish Lake Elementary School)5656
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spanish Lake Elementary School)6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Spanish Lake Elementary School)5251
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15301183
 22.7%
African American6749
 26.9%
American Indian00
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic14161095
 22.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3125
 19.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%61.1%
 14.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish Lake Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,183 students attended Spanish Lake Elementary School.

Spanish Lake Elementary School ranks 1055th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spanish Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawton Chiles Middle School
High : Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

Students at Spanish Lake Elementary School are 93% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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